Had something gone wrong with his background check on her after all?Joe was the only one who responded in delight at the thought of discovering an expert in that matter. He asked Suzanne, "Mrs. Morrison, were you a chemistry major?"Suzanne's eyes were filled with emotion. However, her mind had gone completely blank. She shook her head and said softly, "I've forgotten everything.""Forgotten everything?" A look of pity came over Joe's face at once. "Then, how did you know about Azurium and Rhenium? And you even know the antidote to the poisonous gas too!"Suzanne thought about it for a while. Then, she said matter-of-factly, "It's like knowing that you must use salt when cooking and bait when fishing. It's common knowledge."The fact that Suzanne called all of that "common knowledge" was enough to send Joe to his knees in awe.A small distance away, Lucas and Cole returned with some of their subordinates and fed the poisoned staff some alkaline water.A few moments later, they
It was dark and quiet that night.After taking a bath, Suzanne went out to her balcony and sat in one of the rattan chairs while scrolling through the messages on her phone.Ken, the guy who had held her hostage, had been killed on the spot. The hostages in Technive had all been rescued safely. Nathan's team had also caught the rest of the perpetrators and handed them over to the police.Suzanne's bag and phone had been found. But she discovered that her own brother had transferred all the money she had saved for the past three years.As of now, Suzanne didn't have a single penny to her name. The only thing she had left was her phone.After she had lost her memories back then, she met Vera, who had treated her as family and insisted on taking Suzanne with her wherever she went. That was how Suzanne had ended up being Vera's nurse.She had no friends, and her relatives only made her life even more difficult and miserable. Now that she was in a pickle, she didn't know who to ask fo
Suzanne then pointed at the bookshelf in the room and said, "I've finished reading all the books on your shelf in the past few days."Nathan asked her again, "Are you not even going to consider it?"Suzanne lowered her eyes. "No. I'll leave tomorrow morning. I might never come back here again."Nathan didn't bother trying to convince her anymore. He just walked past her and entered the room, slowly unbuttoning his shirt as he said, "When we're home, don't bring up the divorce with Grandma. It'll only aggravate her illness."Suzanne couldn't help tightening her hold on the phone. She held it so tightly that she trembled. She simply couldn't hold her emotions back and said, "I'm sorry, but I noticed a photo of a little girl in one of your books. There was something written on the back. It said, 'My one true love, Sally Hoffis.'"Nathan paused, his hands still in the midst of undoing his buttons. His entire body turned rigid as he froze in place.His eyes turned dark. He said no
Nathan left the room and walked down the corridor before he reached his study. He turned on the lights and called Sally.He had come all the way here so that he wouldn't disturb Suzanne, who was already fast asleep.When the call connected, Sally's saccharine voice sounded at once. "Nate, why aren't you here yet? I'm scared!"Nathan felt tired. He asked her gently, "What are you scared of?"Sally tried using her coquettish voice with him. "I'm just really scared, okay? Just come here and stay with me!"Nathan looked at the clock and saw that it was 11:00 pm, so he rejected her straight up. "It's too late, so it's inappropriate for me to be there. I'll send someone to guard your door, okay? "There's nothing to be scared of. Just go to sleep. I'm taking Suzanne back to Phoenicia early tomorrow morning."Sally immediately pouted and said unhappily, "Isn't Lucas supposed to be dropping her back? Why do you have to do it?"Nathan sat down at his desk and held his head in his hand.
Suzanne lowered her head and mumbled, "I thought you wanted to spend time with Sally."Her voice was quiet and cautious. But Nathan caught the trace of displeasure and grievance in it, and it made his heart soften.He didn't like that feeling. "I wasn't going to," he said coldly.Suzanne took a deep breath and let it go.He could drop her off if he wanted to. She could get him to finalize the divorce when they got home anyway and end her suffering.Suzanne took a shower and changed her clothes. Then, she took her phone and handbag and followed Nathan to the cafeteria for breakfast.The cafeteria was packed that morning. Everyone they passed greeted them politely."Good morning, General Morrison, Mrs. Morrison."Nathan didn't return any greetings. There were just too many people.In contrast, Suzanne greeted everyone who greeted her with a smile, saying, "Good morning."Everyone liked Suzanne, as she had been polite and friendly while she had been at the military base. Plus, s
"Thanks for dropping me off." As soon as the car rolled to a stop, Suzanne said her thanks and got out quickly with her purchases. She slammed the car door behind her and strode over to a shabby house.There were two ruffians smoking in front of the house.Nathan could tell at a glance that Suzanne's destination wasn't typical. The ruffians outside were clearly standing guard.He told the driver to call for backup before getting out of the car and following Suzanne.The two ruffians seemed to know Suzanne. They let her in easily but stopped Nathan when he tried to follow.Nathan pointed at the door. "That woman you just let in is my wife. Let me in with her."One of the ruffians smirked. "Samuel's sister is your wife? You'd have better luck telling me I'm your fucking father, mate."Nathan had no desire to keep the conversation civil; he knew that people like these only answered to violence.Eyes darkening, he clenched his fists and struck quickly.His powerful blow struck the
Nathan had never thought that Suzanne could be so ruthless. She'd always seemed so gentle and soft-spoken.Before Suzanne could say anything, a ruffian rushed in and pointed at Nathan. "Boss, that's him, he's here to cause trouble! He knocked Harry out and punched me!"Within seconds, Nathan was surrounded by several bouncers, who were all staring at him murderously.This was an illegal casino, so they only let in familiar clients. Everyone else in the casino was wary of Nathan, as he was a stranger."Why did you knock out my men and force your way in?" the manager of the casino demanded.Suzanne bravely put herself in front of Nathan. She faced the manager. "Jim, he's my friend."Jim snorted. "You came here and beat up your brother without a care about the other patrons. You disrupted my business. That's all fine and dandy, but this is a different matter. Your friend beat up my men."Suzanne was afraid that Nathan wouldn't be able to fight all of the bouncers in the casino. "I'
The group of hooligans picked up their weapons and rushed at Nathan. Suzanne felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She wanted to run over and take some hits for him. Nathan was completely unfazed. He drew his gun calmly and pointed it at Jim. Jim's face paled instantly, and he started to tremble. He quickly shouted, "Stop! Don't take another step."The rest of the gamblers scattered when they saw the gun. No one dared to stay around any longer. In Norvania, only powerful people were allowed to carry guns legally. These weren't the people they would want to cross. Suzanne sighed in relief when she saw Nathan pull out a gun. So, that was why he was so calm. He had a gun on him.Jim smiled obsequiously and said, "Sir, I was being presumptuous. You … may leave. I … I don't want the money anymore."Suddenly, a commotion could be heard outside. Nathan looked at the time on his watch. Ten minutes had just passed. His subordinates were very punctual. Nathan p
Jasper became concerned as Imogen placed her hand over her heart. He asked, "Are you experiencing any chest pains? Have you consulted a doctor? I can take you for a check-up."Imogen reassured him, gently holding his arm. "Jasper, I'm fine. I'm just trying to figure out how to balance my future family and career."Jasper smiled knowingly, gently patting her head before pulling her into an embrace. He recognized her uniqueness—her drive to pursue her career and showcase her skills and talents. The thought of being a stay-at-home mother or merely a trophy wife held no appeal for her whatsoever.Holding her close, Jasper murmured, "Imogen, have you forgotten about your husband's financial prowess?"Imogen couldn't suppress a chuckle.Jasper reassured her of his commitment, "As long as you're on board, I can arrange a driver to drive you to work, an assistant to handle all your tasks, and you won't have to worry about anything. When you return home, there will be maids and me to ens
After returning from her journey across the globe, Imogen headed straight to the hospital. During her travels, she started noticing subtle changes in her body—nausea, fatigue, and a stronger need for rest. Her hunch was confirmed when tests revealed she was pregnant.She felt a blend of anticipation and apprehension. The idea of being pregnant raised thoughts of focusing on family life and raising children. Yet, she valued her career and was steadily demonstrating her skills. She wasn't ready to give it up just yet.When Imogen arrived home and stepped through the front door, she found Gregory and Carol were there. They had just returned from their trip as well, bringing back gifts. "Hi, Mom, Dad," Imogen greeted them.Still excited about their travels, Gregory and Carol eagerly recounted their adventures to Jasper.When Jasper heard Imogen's voice, he quickly stood and walked over to her, taking her hand. "Imogen, I woke up early and didn't see you around. Where did you go?"
Jasper thought the idea was brilliant and agreed, "Let's plan our route and leave next week."Imogen gently pushed him back, her hands on his chest. "Sure, but let me get up first. We'll map out our journey, set a schedule, and go on a trip for our wedding."Jasper took her wrists and lifted them above the pillow. "Let's discuss this tomorrow. I have some pressing matters to attend to at the moment."Imogen was about to respond when Jasper leaned in and kissed her deeply. Their lips intertwined with passion.…A week later, Imogen received another call from Yulia's lawyer, who conveyed Yulia's apologies and expressed her desire for Imogen's forgiveness. Yulia also requested Imogen to intervene with Nathan on her behalf.Imogen decided to ignore the request. She believed in the fairness of the law. It reminded her of Zoey, who had fraudulently claimed her degree and ended up in prison at Jasper's behest.As for Yulia, she had orchestrated attacks on Gregory, caused Carol to lose
Imogen's heart raced as she slowly hugged Jasper, her voice bashful yet resolute. "Jasper, you'll always have a place in my heart."Jasper tensed slightly, his senses on high alert. He met her eyes. A glint of anticipation sparked in his gaze as he eagerly murmured, "Say it one more time. Say it—""I love you, Jasper," Imogen said gently.Jasper's eyes immediately filled with tears as he held Imogen tightly, his body shaking. Overwhelmed by emotion, he could only whisper her name into her ear. "Imogen… Imogen…""Do you love me?" Imogen asked, her voice tinged with shyness.Jasper frowned. "I do love you. Haven't you always known?""I still want to hear it," Imogen said."I love you. I love you with all my heart," Jasper declared, gazing at her with intense passion and unwavering resolve.Feeling a bit stiff from his tight hug, Imogen gently pushed him away. "I love you, too, but I must get up and go to work.""Not today," Jasper responded, scooping and carrying her back to bed
"If it's a gift, why not accept it?" Mila whispered.Gregory quickly took the check, looking unsure of his next move.Once his money was accepted, Oakley assumed the issue was settled. He took Yulia's hand and began to leave the ward, saying, "Well, I'll leave with Yulia for now."Still feeling resentful, Yulia glanced back and shot Imogen a glare as they departed.The ward fell silent. Feeling uneasy, Gregory and Carol exchanged anxious glances."Nate, we can't go easy on them," Mila whispered.Nathan smiled knowingly. He took Mila's hand, gently caressed it, and said quietly, "Don't worry. I'll ensure our in-laws get the justice they deserve."Mila nodded, feeling reassured. Gregory and Carol, who were listening nearby, felt deeply moved and grateful.Since Gregory was injured and confined to bed, the meeting between Jasper's and Imogen's parents ended earlier than expected. After saying goodbye to their parents, Jasper and Imogen headed home. On their way home, Jasper felt
Yulia was renowned for her boldness and strong-willed nature. Aware of Oakley's wealth, influence, and dual reputation in legal and illicit circles, she feared no one and held a contemptuous attitude toward others, including senior military figures."You need to apologize to Ms. Imogen immediately," Oakley whispered urgently.Pointing at Imogen, Yulia muttered irritably, "Her? Oh, please! If anyone owes an apology, it's her to me."Oakley wiped his forehead nervously, trembling with anxiety. Everyone's expressions around them darkened visibly. Jasper suppressed his anger; his hands clenched into fists.Before he could speak, Yulia grumbled, "Jay, you blocked me before understanding everything, and then you terminated our contract. That's just too much."Mila couldn't shake her worry for Jasper. If he couldn't manage his relationship with Yulia appropriately, it could severely impact his marriage. Concerned that he might not handle it well, Mila intervened. "Ms. Gibson, please resp
Carol no longer believed the portrayal of wealthy women on television.Jasper took Imogen's hand, and they sat down on the couch together, feeling anxious. It was their parents' first meeting, and the hospital setting added to the tension. If things went wrong and their relationship soured, their future would look bleak.Imogen was particularly anxious. Her palms were growing clammy. Jasper pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her palms before reassuringly saying, "There's no need to be nervous. My parents are easygoing."Offering an awkward smile, Imogen teased him, whispering, "You seem more nervous than I am, don't you think?"Jasper chuckled but offered no reply. Dealing with Gregory and Carol was sure to be a bit daunting.Typically reserved around strangers, Nathan found it difficult to start a conversation at that moment. Meanwhile, Gregory and Carol felt apprehensive and cautious, worried that any misstep could upset the Morrisons and cause problems for Imogen.Sensing th
Mila approached them with a bouquet, smiling. "Yes, we're in the right place. We've come to visit you, our in-laws."The term "in-laws" caught Gregory off guard as he lay in the bed. Despite his injuries, he quickly propped himself up, struggling to sit upright. Carol, equally surprised, cautiously accepted the gift from Nathan's outstretched hands.Jasper and Imogen took the next elevator, so they hadn't reached the ward yet.Nathan quickly set his things down and hurried over, gently placing a reassuring hand on Gregory's shoulder. "You're injured. Don't get up. Just lie down and rest.""General Morrison, I…" Gregory's voice faltered in distress.Carol's hands trembled uncontrollably as she glanced nervously at Mila, worried that Mila and Nathan had overheard her argument with Gregory.Nathan spoke in a gentle tone, "Please, don't call me General Morrison. It sounds too formal. You both are older than me. Just call me Nathan, and I'll call you two by name in return."Mila came
In the hospital ward, Gregory had been asleep for over an hour when the nurse woke him to change his medication.After the change, Carol peeled an orange for him to eat. They shared the segments, chatting idly."Imogen really picked a good husband. Even these oranges he bought are unusually sweet," Carol said, marveling at the oranges. Gregory glanced at the orange and said, "They must be expensive.""Yes, they're sold by the piece in big supermarkets. Also, they're more expensive than beef and lamb," Carol said before eating another sweet segment.Gregory pondered for a moment. Then he curiously asked, "Someone ruined our house's floor. Do you think Jasper would help us repair it?"Carol shot him a look and replied, "Listen, don't burden Imogen with this. Don't even bring it up.""Why would it burden Imogen? With Jasper's wealth, this is nothing.""Enough," Carol snapped. "That's his business. No matter how poor we are, we shouldn't ask for what isn't ours." "You're too stu